ARIAEver since I'd made that comment about his business earlier, he had been acting different. He still made sure I had everything I needed, but there was a noticeable difference in the way he behaved around me. That afternoon, he'd left my lunch on the dining table, just as he usually did. Tonight, he'd also made sure there was a warm bath waiting for me.But that was about it.There was no casual kiss when he walked past me, no hand resting on my waist, and no attempt to pull me closer whenever we found ourselves in the same room.I wasn't supposed to miss any of those things.I reminded myself of that several times, especially when I caught myself looking towards the doorway, hoping he would walk in. I wasn't missing him. I was simply noticing that things had changed.There was a difference.At least, that's what I kept telling myself.Now, lying in bed with the covers pulled up to my chest, I glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was already past midnight.Alaric usually

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ARIAAlaric looked down at my fingers, then back at my face. Something darker flickered in his eyes. I leaned forward and kissed him hard. His hands slammed onto my waist at once, dragging me flush against him. The kiss turned deep and hungry in seconds. He forced my mouth open, tongue sliding against mine, and I moaned into it. One of his hands slid up my back under the loose pajama shirt, the other gripped my thigh and tugged me closer until I could feel the thick ridge of his cock pressing between my legs. He broke the kiss only long enough to speak against my lips. “Tell me what you want.” I was already breathing too hard. The words wouldn’t form. He waited a beat, then stopped everything, hands still, mouth hovering just out of reach. The sudden absence of contact made me nearly cry out. “Aria.” His voice was low, controlled, almost cruel in its patience. “Tell me.” I shook my head, overwhelmed. “I don’t— I don’t know. I just… I need you. Please. I need you to mak

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ALARICMy phone vibrated on the nightstand, disturbing the quiet of the bedroom. I opened my eyes and glanced at the screen. Ronan.Carefully, I untangled myself from Aria, who was sleeping with one arm thrown across my chest. She stirred when I moved, shifting closer to the space I had just left, but she didn't wake up.I picked up the phone and answered. "What's happening?""Something came up with Valen."I moved towards the other side of the room, lowering my voice so I wouldn't disturb Aria."What about him?""He's been buying things. A box, some clothes, and a few other items. I watched him bring them back to the motel. At first, I didn't think much of it, but the way he's been arranging everything makes me think he's preparing to leave."I frowned. "Leave?""That's what it looks like.""Where the fuck does he think he's going?""I don't know. But whatever he's planning, I don't think he's staying much longer."There was a brief silence.Valen was already on borrowed time. There

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